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United States Patent | 5,035,075 |
Pearce | * July 30, 1991 |
A fishing lure for use in a body of water has a lure body with hooks attached thereof. An energy storage mechanism is mounted in the body and a line is connected to the energy storage mechanism and extends from the lure body. The energy storage mechansim is operable by engagement of the line. An appendage extends externally of the lure body for movement about a substantially horizontal axis upon operation of said energy storage mechanism. Additionally, the lure contains ballast to properly orient the lure in the water.
Inventors: | Pearce; Frank G. (Garland, TX) |
Assignee: | Powerpak Lures, Inc. (Garland, TX) |
[*] Notice: | The portion of the term of this patent subsequent to June 23, 2004 has been disclaimed. |
Appl. No.: | 355990 |
Filed: | May 23, 1989 |
Current U.S. Class: | 43/26.2; 43/42.02; 43/42.3 |
Intern'l Class: | A01K 015/06 |
Field of Search: | 43/26.2,26.1,42,42.3,42.02,42.45,42.35 446/158,333,353,354 |
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